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law. we continue to discuss security with the iraqi government, although this is only one aspect of our cooperation. political and economic tools must also be used to drain the recruiting pool of all extremist groups. we therefore welcome the prime minister's commitment to holding national parliamentary elections. the strategic agreement gives the united states a unique role in fostering democratic development. we will work with the united nations and iraqi leaders to ensure that all technical requirements to ensure freedom and elections are in place. i want to assure you that if iraq faces these challenges, it will have a committed partner in the united states. our relationship was rooted in respect and interest, as enshrined in the strategic framework agreement, are permanent and enduring roadmap. i thank you for this opportunity and ask you to help me welcome prime minister nouri al-maliki. [applause] >> in the name of god, may the blessing of god be upon you. i want to express my grati
law. we continue to discuss security with the iraqi government, although this is only one aspect of our cooperation. political and economic tools must also be used to drain the recruiting pool of all extremist groups. we therefore welcome the prime minister's commitment to holding national parliamentary elections. the strategic agreement gives the united states a unique role in fostering democratic development. we will work with the united nations and iraqi leaders to ensure that all technical...
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>> yes as a matter of law under rfra. we are taking as a given that your hypothetical is their belief that they sincerely believe that their teachings of the catholic church prevent them from i don't know acting as officers of the corporation that complies with the federal law and that compliance -- we are not taking out the sincerity. we are taking as a matter of law at congress in an act of rfra -- [inaudible] >> how did you get to that proposition? just to treat persons not as a corporation but individual how do you get to the proposition that recognize this precept? >> a few different points. first we have hobby lobby, 200 years between the adoption of the first amendment and rfra which is meant to restore the supreme court's rfra jurisprudence. there has never been a claim like that. >> if there's never been a claim like that -- >> you are asking what was congress doing when it enacted rfra and you have to say it's restoring something. i conclude for the first time it's authorizing courts to disregard the corporate f
>> yes as a matter of law under rfra. we are taking as a given that your hypothetical is their belief that they sincerely believe that their teachings of the catholic church prevent them from i don't know acting as officers of the corporation that complies with the federal law and that compliance -- we are not taking out the sincerity. we are taking as a matter of law at congress in an act of rfra -- [inaudible] >> how did you get to that proposition? just to treat persons not as a...
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of the rule of law and civil liberties. we have created an award and it's one of the most prestigious awards are committee can give out. as i look around the room i see friedman is in the audience and he was a recipient of the word but i have the great pleasure of announcing that this year's award winner is john norton borg and i'd like you to give a round of applause. [applause] john has had an amazing career. he got a lot of applications for the award but i'm holding up his cd which runs 22 pages. small print. i'll give you the table of contents. 47 books, five accord views and apparently is spending so much time writing books he does not have time to read books he could see only has five look reviews. 88 articles monographs and book chapters 33 newspaper articles and letters 58 testimony statements including government testimony and statements. one arbitrary of decision and eight i'm published papers that soon may be published now that you are an award winner. he has had an extraordinary career of such dedication to the
of the rule of law and civil liberties. we have created an award and it's one of the most prestigious awards are committee can give out. as i look around the room i see friedman is in the audience and he was a recipient of the word but i have the great pleasure of announcing that this year's award winner is john norton borg and i'd like you to give a round of applause. [applause] john has had an amazing career. he got a lot of applications for the award but i'm holding up his cd which runs 22...
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but it is the law. without replacing it with better savings, we must keep sequestration. now senator warner, i will support additional revenues, but as chairman ryan pointed out, and senator enzi made clear, those additional revenues must come through economic growth. ic question do that. i'm equally certain that republicans in congress will not support tax increases. either directly or indirectly. through the front door on the back door. asking american workers to send more of their paychecks to washington will hurt growth, and similarly taking more tax dollars from job creators will result in fewer jobs. i agree exactly with what senator grassley said. the 600 billion tax hike that came with fiscal cliff legislation another the last year was a tax hike. we have gotten our tax hike and we will not support another one. let explore representative cole's idea of an expedited tax reform process to get us the pro growth tax policies that will give us the additional revenue we need. and lastly, my colleagues, let's explore enaking the mandatory savings contained president obam
but it is the law. without replacing it with better savings, we must keep sequestration. now senator warner, i will support additional revenues, but as chairman ryan pointed out, and senator enzi made clear, those additional revenues must come through economic growth. ic question do that. i'm equally certain that republicans in congress will not support tax increases. either directly or indirectly. through the front door on the back door. asking american workers to send more of their paychecks...
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it means the fire, law enforcement, and emergency services that our communities need so desperately. and it means support for small business. for all those who are listening and watching, this is about economic opportunity here in the united states and making sure that our rural areas are not forgotten. i hope we'll also be able to take care of the situation with the gipsa rule. i know that's been a concern we want to stay consistent with the precedent set by congress. and we want to find a solution that modifies the country of origin labeling that satisfies our wto trade rules. -- while fulfilling our commitments to our trading partners. we also know that increasingly states across the country have made it harder for livestock producers to be able to sell their products all across the u.s. and the world. by limiting the types of restrictions states can place on producers from other states, the farm bill can ensure that farmers can sell their products across the u.s., stay in business, and employ folks in our rural communities. i look forward to working with all of you. i know this i
it means the fire, law enforcement, and emergency services that our communities need so desperately. and it means support for small business. for all those who are listening and watching, this is about economic opportunity here in the united states and making sure that our rural areas are not forgotten. i hope we'll also be able to take care of the situation with the gipsa rule. i know that's been a concern we want to stay consistent with the precedent set by congress. and we want to find a...
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of defense of marriage law in court that is pretty reach. i thought it was necessary to protect the speaker's claim to protect lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual fired because of gender identity would risk american jobs. mr. president, to the contrary, according to a study by the united states government accountability office -- nonpartisan -- in 21 states that have some protection against this kind of discrimination, relatively few lawsuits have resulted. almost every state with antidiscrimination law that protects workplace information against lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals had fewer than ten lawsuits filed between 2007 and 2012, according to the study. in fact, lack of one clear consistent federal standard protecting against this harassment actually creates more confusion for business and local government. so i was also stunned when the speaker said today he wasn't going to bring it up for a vote. yesterday he said he didn't like it. today he said he's not going to bring it up for a vote. if it came up for a vote in
of defense of marriage law in court that is pretty reach. i thought it was necessary to protect the speaker's claim to protect lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual fired because of gender identity would risk american jobs. mr. president, to the contrary, according to a study by the united states government accountability office -- nonpartisan -- in 21 states that have some protection against this kind of discrimination, relatively few lawsuits have resulted. almost every state with...
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on c-span 3, trayvon martin's mother testifies on the stand your ground law. we talked about how the laws have changed the legal definition of self-defense. this is a tough time for nsa. everyone says, what are you doing and why are you doing it? when we get together, we actually say, it is much more important for this country that we defend this nation and take the beatings than it is to give up a program that would result in this nation being attacked. we would rather be here in front of you today and telling you why thenfended these programs having give them up and have our nation or our allies be attacked and have people killed. span,is weekend on c- intelligence officials defend the nsa intelligence program at a house hearing. saturday at 10 a.m. eastern. live funds on c-span 2, your phone calls and comments for kitty kelley. both tv's noon on "in-depth." in november,end remembering john f. kennedy. eyewitness events surrounding the assassination. sundays at 3 p.m. eastern. >> this painting was originally painted as my grandmother's .fficial white house p
on c-span 3, trayvon martin's mother testifies on the stand your ground law. we talked about how the laws have changed the legal definition of self-defense. this is a tough time for nsa. everyone says, what are you doing and why are you doing it? when we get together, we actually say, it is much more important for this country that we defend this nation and take the beatings than it is to give up a program that would result in this nation being attacked. we would rather be here in front of you...
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we know that promoting inclusive growth and strengthening the rule of law in other countries also helps us to create new markets for our businesses and jobs for our workers. and when we help other nations to develop their own ability to govern and to meet the aspirations of the booming youth population i talk about, we foster stable societies, and everybody here knows stability is pretty important with respect to investment decisions and prognosis. we do what we do because we've always known that we are sort of all in this together to we are all connected. and that's another reason why the united states, we believe, is the best place to invest. because there's no other country where you can be so confident that your investment is going to contribute to the share, a shared prosperity. now, that idea is really one of the cornerstones of our country. you saw in the marshall plan. marshall plan rebuild the continent after a war when all economies were shattered, broken. we stepped up, invested and loaned so that we could all share in postwar prosperity. you see it today in the recipients of
we know that promoting inclusive growth and strengthening the rule of law in other countries also helps us to create new markets for our businesses and jobs for our workers. and when we help other nations to develop their own ability to govern and to meet the aspirations of the booming youth population i talk about, we foster stable societies, and everybody here knows stability is pretty important with respect to investment decisions and prognosis. we do what we do because we've always known...